Spicy Mutton Masala Fry

Ingredients
Mutton-1lb
coriander seeds-3tsp
Pepper-2tsp
Whole Red chillies-7to8(Adjust according to your spice level)
cumin seeds-1tsp
Cinnamon-1inch
Cardamon-2nos
Cloves-2nos
Yogurt-1/2cup
Onions sliced-1medium
Tomato-1(optional)
Oil-2tbsp

Method:
Dry roast all the dry spices,Pepper,coriander,red chilly,cumin,cardamon,Cinnamon,coves
& grind it to a paste with ginger garlic paste.
Heat Oil in a pan & fry onions till they turn golden color,then add the ground paste,& saute for a couple of minutes,then add the yogurt,meat,salt7 little water,
mix well & cover & cook till the meat is tender or well cooked.At this stage check the taste & if its too spicy add chopped tomatoes & cook for another couple of minutes,then uncover & fry it well till you get the desired consistency.
Goes well with Rice.

Mint & Peas Pulao

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice-2cups
Mint leaves-1/2cup approximately
Green Peas-1/2cup approximately
sliced Onion-1/cup
Grated coconut-1/4cup (fresh or desiccated)
Green Chillies-4
Ginger garlic paste-1/2tsp
Cinnamon stick-1inch
Cloves-3
Cardomom-2
Bay leaves-2
Salt or to taste
Oil-3tbsp





Method:
Wash and soak basmati rice for about 30mts approx
Grind grated coconut, mint leaves, green chilli, cinnamon and cloves, & cardamom into coarse paste. (No need of adding water while grinding.)
Heat oil in a pan & add bay leaves, sliced onions and sauté till onions turn transculent.
Now ginger-garlic paste and mix well,and then add the ground mint paste & sauté for 2mts.
Then add peas, salt & drained rice, mix well & add 3cups of water,
Cover & cook till the rice is completely cooked.Serve with raita.
Note: Add little more water if your not cooking the rice in a pressure cooker or rice cooker.
This pulav can also be made with left over rice or pre cooked rice by just adding the rice after the peas is cooked.

This is my entry for Rice Mela hosted by Cooking4allseasons.